The Model RR EMD GP30 Locomotive is modeled after the four-axle B-B locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Diesel Division from 1961 to 1963. The GP30 weighs 253,000lbs, had an output power of 2250hp, could reach a top speed of 78 MPH, and was powered by an Turbochargered EMD 567D3 V16 diesel engine. The most recognizable feature of the Model Railroad GP30 is its high profile and stepped cab roof. There is also a "high hood GP30" of "high nose GP30" version in which the hood is nearly the same hieght and the rest of the train. Union Pacific and Southern Railway each purchased over a 100 units. Model Railroad GP30 Locomotives.
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 BACHMANN HO TRAIN GP30 DCC EQUIPPED BO LOCO 60806-Model Train 4 Bids US $17.11 |
 HO PROTO 2000 BURLINGTON CBQ GP30 975-Model Train 16 Bids US $28.00 |
 HO ATHEARN BURLINGTON CBQ GP30 DUMMY-Model Train 1 Bid US $4.99 |
Specific GP30 Ideas for your Model Railroad Layout
The Southern Railway GP30 #2601: built in 1963, is currently owned and maintained by the Northern Carolina Transportation History Corporation (NCTHC). The GP30 was donated in 1992 by Norfolk Southern Corporation. It was seen making a southbound frieght run across the Lawson's Fork Creek viaduct in May 1990 and today takes tourists out for rides.
The Southern Railway GP30 #2594: built in 1962 with the "high nose" and was donated to and is preserved by the Southeastern Railway Museum. Still in operation today it is currently being leased to TVRM for additional power on their Hiawassee River Rail Adventures. A fifty mile loop of breathtaking views.